check oil LINCOLN MKZ 2014 User Guide

Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and,
by itself, does not necessarily indicate
a concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert,
such as the factory-trained
technicians at your dealership, should
inspect discolored fluids that also
show signs of overheating or foreign
material contamination immediately.Make sure to change your vehicle’s
oils and fluids at the specified
intervals or in conjunction with a
repair. Flushing is a viable way to
change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems
are flushed only with new fluid that is
the same as that required to fill and
operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following
basic maintenance checks and
inspections every month or at
six-month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Multi-Point inspection
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant
expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a
comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle.
Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of
your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that
determines when you should change
the engine oil based on how your
vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations,
the monitor helps reduce the cost of
owning your vehicle and reduces
environmental waste at the same
time. This means you do not have to
remember to change the oil on a
mileage-based schedule. Your vehicle
lets you know when an oil change is
due by displaying ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE
or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED in the information display.
The following table provides
examples of vehicle use and its
impact on oil change intervals. It is a
guideline only. Actual oil change
intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity
of use.
When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Miles (kilometers)
Normal
7500-10000
(12000-16000) Normal commuting with highway driving
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Scheduled Maintenance

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft
and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles).
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, loose-
ness or drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service
intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine Oil Check (page 271).
Other maintenance items 1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles
(32000 km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Change engine coolant.
2At 100000 miles
(160000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
4
1
Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of
the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for
the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then
every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercialuse (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by inform-
ation display and perform services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
*Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six monthsPerform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine Oil Check (page 271).
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
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Scheduled Maintenance

Creating a MyKey..................................58Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings.....................................................58
Cruise Control.........................................77Principle of Operation............................198
Type 1...............................................................77
Type 2..............................................................77
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.....................198
Customer Assistance.......................248
D
Data Recording........................................9Event Data Recording................................10
Service Data Recording..............................9
Daytime Running Lamps...................83
Direction Indicators..............................85
Drive Control.........................................222
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.................222
Driver Alert............................................207Using Driver Alert.....................................207
Driver and Passenger Airbags..........43Children and Airbags................................44
Proper Driver and Front PassengerSeating Adjustment..............................44
Driving Aids...........................................207
Driving Hints.........................................240
Driving Through Water.......................241
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps...............83
E
Economical Driving...........................240 Electric Parking Brake.......................180
Applying the electric parking
brake.........................................................180
Applying the electric parking brake when the vehicle is moving...............181
Battery With No Charge.........................182
Releasing the electric parking brake..........................................................181
Emission Control System................164On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).........165
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing..........................................165
End User License Agreement.........418SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA).....................................................418
Engine Block Heater...........................155Using the Engine Block Heater............156
Engine Coolant Check.......................272Adding Engine Coolant..........................272
Checking the Engine Coolant..............272
Recycled Engine Coolant......................274
Severe Climates........................................274
What You Should Know AboutFail-Safe Cooling.................................274
Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System...........72
Engine Oil Check..................................271Adding Engine Oil......................................271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0LEcoBoost™..........................................271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...................271
Engine Specifications.......................329
Drivebelt Routing.....................................329
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Index

Locking and Unlocking.......................62Activating Intelligent Access .................63
Autolock Feature........................................64
Auto Relock..................................................64
Battery Saver...............................................65
Illuminated Entry........................................65
Illuminated Exit...........................................65
Luggage Compartment...........................66
Power Decklid (If Equipped).................66
Power Door Locks......................................62
Remote Control..........................................62
Smart Unlocks ...........................................64
Locks..........................................................62
Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel..............323
M
Maintenance.........................................267General Information................................267
Media Hub..............................................126
Memory Function.................................137
Easy Entry and Exit Function................139
Linking a Pre-Set Position to yourRemote Control or Intelligent Access
Key.............................................................138
Saving a Pre-Set Position.....................138
Message CenterSee: Information Displays......................101
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.....130
See: Windows and Mirrors.....................88
Mobile Communications Equipment.............................................13
Moonroof.................................................92
Bounce-Back...............................................93
Opening and Closing the
Moonroof..................................................93
Retractable Panoramic Roof.................93
Venting the Moonroof..............................93
Motorcraft Parts.................................329
MyKey Troubleshooting.....................59 MyKey™....................................................57
Principle of Operation...............................57
MyLincoln Touch™............................342General Information...............................342
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Navigation.............................................407cityseekr.....................................................409
Map Mode...................................................412
Navigation Map Updates.......................415
Navigation Voice Commands..............415
Point of Interest (POI)
Categories.............................................409
Quick-touch Buttons..............................414
Setting a Destination............................408
Setting Your Navigation Preferences............................................410
Normal ScheduledMaintenance.....................................440
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®...............440
Maintenance Intervals............................441
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset..............272
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check..............................271
Opening and Closing theHood....................................................268
Ordering Additional Owner's Literatur e.............................................253
Obtaining a French Owner’s
Manual....................................................254
Overhead Console..............................150
P
Parking Aid.............................................187Front Sensing System............................188
Rear Sensing System..............................188
Parking Aids...........................................187
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Index

Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.................................................59
Using Snow Chains............................323
Using Stability Control......................186
AdvanceTrac® ..........................................186
Using Traction Control......................184System Indicator Lights and
Messages................................................184
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)................251
V
Vehicle Care.........................................288General Information...............................288
Vehicle Certification Label..............332
Vehicle Identification Number........331
Vehicle Storage...................................294
Battery.........................................................295
Body.............................................................294
Brakes..........................................................295
Cooling system.........................................295
Engine..........................................................294
Fuel system...............................................294
General........................................................294
Miscellaneous...........................................295
Removing Vehicle From Storage.......295
Tires..............................................................295
Ventilated Seats...................................141Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)...............142
VentilationSee: Climate Control...............................128
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number....331
Voice Control...........................................77
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.......96Adaptive Cruise Control..........................96
Anti-Lock Braking System.......................97
Battery............................................................97
Blind Spot Monitor.....................................97
Brake System...............................................97
Cruise Control..............................................97
Direction Indicator......................................97
Door Ajar........................................................97
Electric Park Brake.....................................97
Engine Coolant Temperature................98
Engine Oil......................................................98
Fasten Safety Belt.....................................98
Front Airbag.................................................98
Heads Up Display......................................98
High Beam....................................................98
Hood Ajar......................................................98
Low Fuel Level............................................98
Low Tire Pressure Warning....................98
Low Washer Fluid......................................99
Parking Lamps............................................99
Powertrain Fault.........................................99
Service Engine Soon.................................99
Stability Control.........................................99
Stability Control Off................................100
Trunk Ajar....................................................100
Washer Fluid Check..........................280
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior....................288
See: Wipers and Washers.......................79
Waxing...................................................289
Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel..............323
Wheels and Tires................................297Technical Specifications.......................328
Windows and Mirrors..........................88
Windshield Washers...........................80
Windshield Wipers...............................79
Intermittent Wipe.......................................79
Speed Dependent Wipers.......................79
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